WardsAuto Engine, Propulsion & Tech Update
 
















JUNE 24, 2024



TEST DRIVES

2024 GMC Acadia Grows Everywhere But Under the Hood

Bigger in every dimension, the GMC Acadia moves up into the Large CUV segment with platform-mates Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse. The 2024 Acadia and Traverse are on sale now; the 2025 Enclave comes in late summer.

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Tungsten Takes Ram 1500 to Award-Winning Level

A combination of gorgeous, upscale trim, superior comfort, clear screens, easy-to-manage controls and over-the-top audio make Ram 1500 Tungsten a truck worthy of our award.

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Buick Envista Sets Benchmark for ‘Affordable Premium’
The 2024 Envista’s great interior design should ignite new interest in the brand among all demographics.
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Revolutionizing Automotive Cybersecurity
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Ford Intros Mustang Mach-E Rally Edition, New E-Motor

The Mustang Mach-E Rally, starting at $59,995, is EV technology applied to an entirely untapped white space, vehicle engineering manager Rich Kreder says.

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Toyota’s 5th-Generation Hybrid Transaxle Boasts Global Lineage

Regional expertise was assigned to lead global development of each component, and the team partnered with North American and Japanese suppliers to design and develop them.

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Public Fast-Charging Solutions to Drive EV Adoption Forward
As the competition in fast-charging technology heats up, manufacturers not only are focusing on price and quality but also on innovative designs and enhanced services.

Honda Begins U.S.-Made Market-Ready Fuel Cell

American-made crossover with domestically sourced powertrain begins series production in Ohio.

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WardsAuto Podcast: Plotting the Future with Ford’s Chief Futurist

The toughest job in the auto industry these days may be timing of technological change. Ford’s chief futurist Jennifer Brace has the job of helping the automaker be as prepared as it can be.

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The Stellantis Software Strategy

Every OEM is chasing revenue from software-based services. Stellantis’s sizable global footprint may give it a leg up on some of its competitors.

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